Chetham's new head says music school is in 'exceptional health'
Alun Jones admits school about to open new concert venue has been through tough times but its safeguarding procedures have been ruled ‘impeccable’
June 2016
The Impossible Gentleman: Let's Get Deluxe review – spirited band hits their stride
February 2016
Delta Saxophone Quartet/Simcock review – a prog rock tribute with punch
Pianist Gwilym Simcock and the all-saxophone quartet Delta rearranged King Crimson compositions into stomping new jazz shapes
May 2014
Gwilym Simcock: Instrumation review – two intricate, impressive new jazz suites
Gwilym Simcock delivers classical contrapuntalisms and diverse themes with a punchy jazz freedom here, writes John Fordham
March 2014
Gwilym Simcock/Leszek Możdżer Steinway festival review – 'prizewinning virtuoso skills'
This first-ever partnership between the British and Polish piano stars was a sophisticated and unpredictable sell-out gig, writes John Fordham
January 2014
Gwilym Simcock – review
Simcock displayed his increased authority and stature by giving every appearance of having the time of his life, writes John Fordham
Simcock & Goloubev: Reverie at Schloss Elmau – review
Gwilym Simcock and Yuri Goloubev's collaboration reaches near telepathic levels on this beautiful set, writes Dave Gelly
Gwilym Simcock/Yuri Goloubev: Duo Art: Reverie at Schloss Elmau – review
Simcock's album duet with classical double-bass virtuoso Goloubev shimmers and dances with European art-music references, finds John Fordham
August 2013
The Impossible Gentlemen: Internationally Recognised Aliens – review
Gwilym Simcock: Jaco Pastorius Tribute – review
May 2012
Lighthouse Trio – review
This British trio is an exception – a dynamically democratic jazz organism that has stuck together for a long time, writes John Fordham
April 2012
Simcock Garland Sirkis: Lighthouse – review
Jazz trio Simcock Garland Sirkis achieve astonishing musical unity, writes Dave Gelly
January 2012
ACT Records: 'It doesn't happen like this in the corporate world'
When its star artist Esbjörn Svensson died in a scuba accident, ACT Records almost called it a day. Instead, it's just reached its 20th anniversary on top of the jazz world. By John Fordham
October 2011
Sam Crockatt: Flood Tide – review
Many worried Sam Crockatt's band wouldn't be the same after losing Gwylim Simcock; but they are as good as ever here, writes John Fordham
September 2011
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Mercury Music Prize 2011 – as it happened
Coverage of the ceremony from the Grosvenor House hotel
PJ Harvey favourite to win Mercury prize 2011
Let England Shake is bookies' favourite for 20th Mercury prize, with King Creosote and Jon Hopkins emerging as dark horses
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Watch exclusive performances from Mercury prize contenders
Matt Hall: Eight of the 12 nominees for Tuesday night's Mercury prize have visited the Guardian studios to play – watch them here
August 2011
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We want your Mercury prize 2011 reviews
How I wrote ...
Gwilym Simcock live session: How I wrote ... These are the Good Days
February 2011
Gwilym Simcock: Good Days at Schloss Elmau
Simcock can play so many things at once that a few listenings are required to tease them out, writes John Fordham
